The FINANCIAL -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the official rebranding of 38 Hyatt Summerfield Suites and 15 Hotel Sierra hotels to HYATT houseTM – a new hotel concept that will redefine the extended-stay segment and help guests feel connected, welcome, and at home, according to Hyatt.

The FINANCIAL -- Hilton Worldwide has become the fastest growing major hotel company, expanding its portfolio by 29 percent since June 2007 and surpassing its competitors in total rate of room growth, according to  Hilton Worldwide.

The FINANCIAL -- Keith Prowse, Compass Group's specialist hospitality division, has been awarded a lucrative five-year contract to deliver overseas tours and UK hospitality programmes at the Championships, Wimbledon, according to Caterer and Hotelkeeper.

The FINANCIAL -- Jan Matthews, head of catering for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, will take to the podium for the Arena Savoy Lecture, it has been announced,according to Caterer and Hotelkeeper.

The FINANCIAL -- McDonald's UK is to create at least 2,500 new jobs across the country this year, taking its workforce to 90,000, according to Caterer and Hotelkeeper.